“It seemed fitting to work with Habitat for Humanity to raise money to enable the charity to carry out the vital role it plays in building homes for communities across the world.”

A tenth of Crest Nicholson’s employees are apprentices.

Mr Stone added: “We place great importance on ensuring our apprenticeships equip people with lifelong skills and development, rather than just offering a straight-forward course in brick-laying or carpentry.

“The trip was an experience that was particularly valued by the four apprentices who were part of the team. The trip to Malawi will be a lifelong memory and source of pride for them.”

If your business is interested in taking on an apprentice, inquire about becoming a part of the KM Group’s Kick Start Kent campaign.

It aims to get 50 businesses to take on an apprentice by highlighting the benefits of doing so.